On border patrol with a Texas state trooper
In Texas, Operation Lone Star has made stopping human smuggling part of the daily work of state law enforcement.
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"An American Down Under" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2023, 60 Minutes' Jon Wertheim traveled to Australia and met Mason Cox, a Texas man who became an unlikely Australian rules football star.
Mom of twins fights to protect infants amid measles outbreak
Measles cases in the U.S., which have soared to nearly 500 infections this year, have created concerns for parents with children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Bishop T.D. Jakes reveals "health incident" was a heart attack
Jakes confirmed in an interview with the "Today" that he had a massive heart attack.
Texas Rangers' Kellie Fischer paving the way for women in the MLB
Outside of making sure the Rangers' historic season went smoothly, Fischer's work stretches beyond Arlington.
Creators of DRAFTED focused on changing narrative for Latina women in sports
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after flooding
At least three people have died due to severe storms in South Texas this week as rescues were still ongoing Friday.
Heavy rain causes devastating flooding in Texas
At least three people are dead in South Texas following a severe storm that delivered more than a foot of rain. That's about half the precipitation the region typically sees in an entire year. Karen Hua reports.
Measles outbreak balloons to over 500 cases
The number of reported measles cases in the U.S. has grown to at least 522, with 400 of those in Texas. Omar Villafranca reports.
Selena's killer eligible for parole 30 years after singer's death
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional"
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
FBI creates task force to probe Tesla threats
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
Medal of Honor Museum opens in Texas
The National Medal of Honor Museum, dedicated to the heroic recipients of the nation's highest military award, is opening in Arlington, Texas. Jason Allen got a look inside.
How one small farm fights to stay operational
Small farms have been hit hard by the growth of large agriculture operations. Scores have gone out of business. For African-American farmers, it's even more dire: In the last 100 years, they have lost almost 90% of their acreage, an estimated $326 billion worth of land. One small-town Texas woman has found a way to keep her small business competitive.
Police recover $769,000 in Tiffany jewelry swallowed by Texas man
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
National Medal of Honor Museum honors America's most decorated soldiers
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, honors more than 3,500 service members awarded the nation's highest military decoration.
Two found guilty in 2022 Texas smuggling attempt that resulted in 53 migrant deaths
Two men charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning have been found guilty.
Texas company gets approval to search for MH370 in new part of ocean
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
Midwife charged with providing illegal abortions
A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case.
Husband says Texas abortion law led to pregnant wife's death
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
Husband blames Texas abortion law for wife's death
Republican legislators in Texas have introduced a bill to clarify state abortion law after some doctors feared actions they might take to save the life of a pregnant woman could subject them to prosecution. A Texas man believes that fear led to his wife's death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Allegations against Houston midwife
A midwife and a medical assistant were arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions and operating unlicensed clinics in the greater-Houston area, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News reporter Karen Hua is following the story.
Texas midwife, assistant arrested for providing illegal abortions, state AG says
Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin bringing tropical storm conditions to North Carolina's Outer Banks
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.